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Charleston, SC foundations

There are 466 foundations and grantmaking organizations in the greater Charleston South Carolina metro area, including the cities of Charleston and North Charleston. Combined, these Charleston metro foundations employ 1,319 people, earn more than $966 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $1 billion.
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Types of foundations in Charleston

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Private foundations
 
377
 
$279,613,084
Grantmaking public charity foundations
 
28
 
$637,845,627
Organizations supporting multiple foundations
 
13
 
$494,191
Community foundations
 
7
 
$72,521,235
Corporate foundations
 
2
 
$251,165
Organizations supporting a single foundation
 
1
 
$0
Foundation alliances and advocates
 
1
 
$0
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Job trends for Charleston, SC foundations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
246
1-10
 
13
11-25
 
0
26-100
 
3
101 to 1,000
 
0
1,000+
 
1
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Sizes of foundations in Charleston

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
226
$250k to $1M
 
28
$1M to $5M
 
18
$5M to $25M
 
4
$25M to $100M
 
3
$100M+
 
2
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Directory of foundations in Charleston

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Kuznik Charitable Foundation

The Kuznik Charitable Foundation is a private foundation that made 25 grants last year. Grantees include the German Friendly Society Foundation. Trustees are Linda C Jantzen, John F Hyland and Keith Stansell. It is located in Hollywood, SC.
Revenue
$48.5m
Assets
$53.2m
Employees
0
EIN
81-0893697
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Roper Saint Francis Foundation

Roper Saint Francis Foundation's mission is to heal all people with compassion, faith and excellence.
Revenue
$13.2m
Assets
$44.5m
Employees
31
EIN
57-1068509
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Trident United Way (TUW)

Trident United Way gives you the power to make real, long-lasting change in the Lowcountry by addressing the issues that matter the most in people's lives -- education, financial stability and health.
Revenue
$6.1m
Assets
$20.3m
Employees
67
EIN
57-0314378
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Coastal Community Foundation

The Foundation's purpose is to help create vibrant communities by uniting people and investing resources. The Foundation officially serves nine Coastal counties - beaufort, berkeley, charleston, colleton, dorchester, georgetown, hampton, horry, and jasper....
Revenue
$59.0m
Assets
$389.4m
Employees
45
EIN
23-7390313
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Blackbaud Giving Fund

The Blackbaud Giving Fund sponsors a national donor advised Fund that powers philanthropy through The generosity of donors. We partner with technology platforms to securely and efficiently deliver grants to charities making an impact around The world.
Revenue
$561.4m
Assets
$52.7m
Employees
2
EIN
46-0942102
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Companion Foundation

The Companion Foundation is a private foundation in Charleston, SC with the purpose of providing educational programs including raise up, music for life and seedlings! affordable housing - served over 400 families in 2019.
Revenue
$5.9m
Assets
$22.0m
Employees
0
EIN
20-3050085
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Container Royalties Supplemental

Container Royalties Supplemental is a program located in Charleston, SC that provides supplemental cash benefits to eligible participants, funded by container royalties from employers based on the handling of containers.
Revenue
$39.2m
Assets
$25.2m
Employees
1,149
EIN
57-0551096
IRS type
501(c)(5)

Joy Unspeakable Foundation

The Joy Unspeakable Foundation is a private nonprofit foundation located in Charleston, SC, and is supported by the Brett A Hildebrand Revocable Trust.
Revenue
$165.9m
Assets
$463.9m
Employees
0
EIN
93-4603637
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Ceres Foundation

The Ceres Foundation is a private foundation in Charleston, SC, which was founded in 1999 and most recently had $2,326,736 in revenue and one employees.
Revenue
$2.3m
Assets
$27.2m
Employees
1
EIN
58-2479387
IRS type
501(c)(3)

PETER B AND ADELINE W RUFFIN Foundation

PETER B AND ADELINE W RUFFIN Foundation is a private foundation in Johns Island, SC, which was founded in 1966 and most recently had $3,741,122 in revenue and one employees.
Revenue
$3.7m
Assets
$3.0m
Employees
1
EIN
13-6170484
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Beemok Family Foundation

The Beemok Family Foundation is a private foundation located in Charleston, SC that has made six grants last year to Meeting Street Schools and other similar organizations to promote literacy initiatives.
Revenue
$3.9m
Assets
$36.6m
Employees
6
EIN
46-5382571
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Daniel Island Community Fund

Daniel Island Community Fund supports community enhancement programs and philanthropic initiatives for the betterment of Daniel Island and surrounding communities.
Revenue
$2.1m
Assets
$3.6m
Employees
0
EIN
57-1104901
IRS type
501(c)(4)

HENRY AND SYLVIA Yaschik Foundation

The Henry and Sylvia Yaschik Foundation is a private foundation that primarily funds general support. It is located in Charleston, SC. Last year, it made 96 grants to grantees including Synagogue Emanu-El.
Revenue
$1.5m
Assets
$10.6m
Employees
3
EIN
58-2281499
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Birk Family Foundation

Private foundation in Mount Pleasant, SC with 23 grants per year, funding general support and specific areas in South Carolina.
Revenue
$2.0m
Assets
$5.3m
Employees
0
EIN
65-0661100
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Seed Planters Foundation

The Seed Planters Foundation is a nonprofit corporate foundation supported by Lee Ann Wagner, located in Awendaw, SC, and affiliated with Seed Planters Inc., a commercial agricultural equipment supplier.
Revenue
$2.0m
Assets
$2.0m
Employees
0
EIN
93-4708775
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Steven M and Joyce E Tadler Charitable Trust

The Steven M and Joyce E Tadler Charitable Trust is a private foundation that made 24 grants last year to various organizations. Joslin Diabetes Center was one of the recipients.
Revenue
$2.1m
Assets
$15.1m
Employees
0
EIN
35-6797771
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Uncommon Charitable Impact

Uncommon Charitable Impact simplifies philanthropy through donor education. Their online platform helps connect givers with nonprofits and track charitable giving.
Revenue
$2.2m
Assets
$3.6m
Employees
1
EIN
84-3815117
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Roberts Foundation Founded By William C Roberts MD

The Roberts Foundation Founded By William C Roberts MD is a private foundation located in Charleston, SC. It primarily funds grants to support on-going operations, and made 20 grants last year. Grantees include the Thoracic Surgery Foundation and others.
Revenue
$6.3m
Assets
$9.9m
Employees
0
EIN
83-2882886
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Reinhardt Family Foundation Trust

The Reinhardt Family Foundation Trust is a private foundation located in Sullivans Island, SC and supported by Mark Reinhardt.
Revenue
$2.9m
Assets
$2.9m
Employees
0
EIN
93-6896638
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Brennan R Bennett B Kind Foundation

The Brennan R Bennett B Kind Foundation is a private foundation located in Charleston, SC. It primarily funds playground equipment and donates to student-faculty. Grantees include Rollins College and others, and the foundation made two grants last year.
Revenue
$1.5m
Assets
$3.0m
Employees
0
EIN
83-0614448
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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